Sammy the Sensitive Seahorse
Sammy the Sensitive Seahorse
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Sammy is a seahorse who feels the world deeply. Loud noises startle him, strong waves make him nervous, and he notices changes in moods, sounds, and feelings that other sea friends sometimes miss.
But sometimes, feeling so much makes Sammy feel overwhelmed.
When his heart races and his body feels tight and shaky, Sammy begins to wonder if feeling deeply is a problem. He tries to be brave and keep up with others, but the ocean can feel very big and confusing. With gentle support from his caring friend, Thomas the Sea Turtle, Sammy learns that sensitivity is not a weakness — it is a special strength.
As Sammy learns to slow down, notice safe and calming things around him, and listen to his body, he discovers that big feelings can be managed with simple, calming tools. Soon, Sammy realizes his sensitivity helps him understand and support others who feel overwhelmed too.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
- How to understand and manage overwhelming emotions
- Calming strategies using grounding and sensory awareness
- The value of sensitivity and emotional awareness
- Confidence in handling anxiety and strong feelings
- Empathy and supporting friends who feel overwhelmed
- Social-emotional learning through relatable storytelling
Sammy the Sensitive Seahorse is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character strengths, and social-emotional skills through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for children ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
- Bedtime reading
- Preschool and early elementary social-emotional learning lessons
- Speech and emotional development support
- Classroom read-alouds
- Gifts for toddlers and young children
- Parents and educators teaching calming strategies, self-acceptance, and empathy
Help your child discover that feeling deeply can be a powerful strength when they learn safe and calming ways to handle big emotions.
Sammy is ready to show them how.